I'm an Astronaut | Full Space Curriculum | Special Education | Science Bundle

"I'm an Astronaut" is a full science curriculum written in a Story Based Literacy format that teaches students that astronauts are scientists that study space and the universe. Students will learn science standards while practicing vocabulary, phonics, reading, comprehension, and math skills. Your students will blast off into the universe with this fun and interactive book while they learn about our solar system, galaxies, and the stars.

“I’m an Astronaut” is a Story Based Literacy science book written for students in special education and is suitable for K-2 learners. Story Based Literacy is a teaching technique that enables students to learn and use concepts in a more permanent way. These literacy techniques include repeat sentences, choral response, and repetition. “I’m an Astronaut” includes scripted lessons, coordinating activities, and content that cover skills across multiple curricular domains about space. The curriculum includes options for scaffolding content for varying levels of learning in multiple modalities.

I’m an Astronaut is a six-part science curriculum that was designed in a special education classroom. These parts include:

I’m an Astronaut: Teacher Guide

I’m an Astronaut: Teacher Book

I’m an Astronaut: Adaptive Book

I’m an Astronaut: Student Workbook

I’m an Astronaut: Visual Aids

I’m an Astronaut: Phenomenon Manual

The Teacher Guide has instructions for this curriculum and how to implement each part of the “I’m an Astronaut” program. The guide has scripted questions and modifications for communication and motor needs. The guide also gives options for modifying instruction for students on different learning levels. This printable guide includes:

Story Based Literacy Format

Science Format

Direct Instruction Format

Vocabulary & Student Answer Modifications

Vocabulary Options

Glossary

Comprehension Question Modifications

Introduction to the New Unit

Introduction to the New Chapter

Direct Instruction Script

Data Sheets

Goal Examples

The Teacher Book is an original book written in a Story Based Literacy format. This book teaches students that astronauts are scientists that study space and the universe. Students will blast off into the universe with this fun and interactive book while they learn about our solar system, galaxies, and the stars. This printable book includes:

Original space story

The Adaptive Book is an original book written in a Story Based Literacy format. This book teaches students that astronauts are scientists that study space and the universe. Students will blast off into the universe with this fun and interactive book while they learn about our solar system, galaxies, and the stars. This printable book includes:

Original space story.

Vocabulary words that can be laminated & attached with Velcro.

Math problems that can be laminated & attached with Velcro.

Galaxies that can be laminated & attached with Velcro.

Adapt this version for students who need tactile and visual modifications! Underline words and sentences with Wikki Stix or hot glue for a touchable surface to follow along. Make page turning easy with popsicle sticks or Pom Poms. Add texture to picture for rough, smooth, or bumpy surfaces. Make this book a touchable experience for all learners.

The Student Workbook is an original book written in a Story Based Literacy format. This book teaches students that astronauts are scientists that study space and the universe. Students will blast off into the universe with this fun and interactive book while they learn about our solar system, galaxies, and the stars. This printable workbook includes:

Original space story.

Cut & paste vocabulary words.

Cut & paste math problems.

Cut & paste galaxies.

I’m an Astronaut: Visual Aids has everything you need to make visual aids for students who need tactile or visual modifications to participate in class. Flash cards are made with a curved edge to help with longevity. Printable visual aids include:

Repeat Sentence Strips- 12 strips.

Basic Vocabulary Cards- 8 with word cards & picture cards.

Extended Vocabulary Cards- 31 with word cards & picture cards.

Planet Flash Cards- 9 with word cards & picture cards.

Communication Boards- 1 page of basic vocabulary & 2 pages of advanced vocabulary.

Quiz Flash Cards- answers for end of chapter quizzes with word cards & picture cards.

Number Flash Cards- 21 with 3 different sizes, word cards, & 2 number lines (#0-20).

Letter Flash Cards- 26 upper & lower case with 2 different sizes.

+ blanks for writing in what you need at a moment’s notice.

The Phenomenon Manual includes scaffolded worksheets, activities, and ideas for enriching phenomena in your classroom. These printable worksheets and activities include:

Phenomenon ideas

Video links

Book links

Play-based learning ideas

Book Are Fun to Read Song

Art projects

Hands-on activities

Recipe

Scaffolded worksheets

Vocabulary Practice

Identification

Classification

Color by number, addition, subtraction, & letter

End of chapter quizzes

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